Latest earthquakes near Xai-Xai, Gaza today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xai-Xai, Gaza, Mozambique, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xai-Xai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xai-Xai, it will show up within minutes.
Xai-Xai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xai-Xai, Gaza in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xai-Xai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Xai-Xai during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xai-Xai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xai-Xai occurred on Jul 2, 2022 19:19 local time (Africa/Maputo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-southeast of Xai-Xai, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xai-Xai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on May 19, 1940 20:16, 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-southeast of Xai-Xai. It is the strongest earthquake near Xai-Xai in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Xai-Xai, Gaza in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Xai-Xai.
Nearest earthquakes from Xai-Xai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xai-Xai, Gaza. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Xai-Xai.
When was the last earthquake in Xai-Xai, Gaza?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Xai-Xai on the evening of October 17, 2024 at 22:23 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west of Xai-Xai at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xai-Xai, Gaza in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xai-Xai, Gaza?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xai-Xai on the evening of May 19, 1940 at 20:16 local time (Africa/Maputo). The center of this earthquake was located 276km north-northwest of Xai-Xai at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xai-Xai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xai-Xai, Gaza?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xai-Xai. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
